1.We're planning our 2027 Seminar at Sea cruise and want your input! Below are the available options with destinations, dates, and price ranges. Please select the TWO cruises you would most like to sail on. Please only choose 2.

2.Choose ONE of the three program options for Seminar at Sea 2027

"Safe, Supported, and Respected: Empowering Nurses Through Legal Awareness, Communication, Civility, and Self-Care"

Course Objectives:
· Understand their legal rights, responsibilities, and institutional protections as nurses.
· Navigate workplace policies related to safety, violence, and professional conduct.
· Use emotional intelligence and effective communication to de-escalate tense situations.
· Respond confidently and professionally to disrespect, aggression, and unsafe behaviors.
· Protect themselves through accurate documentation and appropriate escalation pathways.
· Practice self-care strategies to manage stress, recover after difficult encounters, and prevent burnout.
· Foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture by promoting civility, respect, and psychological safety among nursing teams.

Learning Outcome:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand their legal rights and institutional protections, navigate workplace policies, communicate effectively to de-escalate conflict, respond professionally to aggression, document and escalate incidents appropriately, practice self-care to prevent burnout, and foster a culture of civility, respect, and psychological safety in the workplace.

"Nursing at the Forefront: Shaping Health Policy, Global Care, and Sustainable Practices"

Course Objectives:
· Analyze the role of nurses in health policy and advocacy to influence decision-making at local, national, and global levels.
· Examine global health challenges and explore nursing perspectives in addressing health disparities.
· Apply principles of healthcare quality improvement to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
· Evaluate healthcare economics from a nursing perspective to optimize resource allocation and care delivery.
· Develop strategies for sustainable healthcare practices that promote environmental and organizational responsibility.
· Integrate ethical, cultural, and policy considerations into nursing practice and leadership roles.
· Demonstrate effective communication and advocacy skills to impact healthcare policy and patient care.

Learning Outcome:
Learners will critically appraise the intersection of nursing, health policy, and global healthcare challenges, applying evidence-based, sustainable, and patient-centered approaches to improve healthcare quality, safety, and equity.

"Compassion with Confidence: Empowering Nurses to Thrive"

Course Objectives:
· Identify workplace safety risks affecting nurses and implement evidence-based strategies to prevent violence and harm in clinical settings.
· Apply ethical frameworks to complex clinical scenarios, including end-of-life care dilemmas, to enhance decision-making and patient advocacy.
· Demonstrate resilience and self-care strategies that reinforce professional confidence, healthy boundaries, and sustainable careers.
· Utilize collaborative care consultation to self-advocate, address ethical or safety concerns, and promote positive change in clinical practice.
· Evaluate the impact of ethical leadership and organizational culture on nurse safety, ethical practice, and compassionate care delivery.
· Integrate safety, wellness, ethical, and advocacy strategies into daily practice to strengthen professional confidence and improve patient outcomes.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to safely, ethically, and confidently navigate complex clinical environments, including end-of-life care dilemmas, by applying strategies for personal well-being, collaborative self-advocacy, and resilient, compassionate patient care.